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Known as the 'Matthews Final', it was third time lucky for both Blackpool and the legendary winger. Having twice left Wembley empty-handed in 1948 and 1951, the Seasiders returned to the famous stadium eager to avenge their previous disappointments, but it would take an extraordinary performance by the sensational Matthews to rescue victory from the jaws of defeat.
Trailer footage cleared by The FA
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Known as the 'Matthews Final', it was third time lucky for both Blackpool and the legendary winger. Having twice left Wembley empty-handed in 1948 and 1951, the Seasiders returned to the famous stadium eager to avenge their previous disappointments, but it would take an extraordinary performance by the sensational Matthews to rescue victory from the jaws of defeat.
Trailer footage cleared by The FA
